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SC upholds Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act and adjusts higher education provisions

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act of 2004, reversing a prior ruling by the Allahabad High Court. However, the court found provisions related to higher education degrees 'Fazil' and 'Kamil' to be unconstitutional, as they conflict with the UGC act.

05 November,2024 01:22 PM IST
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Americans nationwide cast ballots on the last day of US elections

Despite long lines in some places and a few hiccups that are common to all elections, early in-person and mail voting proceeded without any major problems

05 November,2024 12:40 PM IST | Agencies
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SC restricts state power to acquire private properties for common good

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court declared that Indian states cannot seize all private properties solely to serve the common good, setting limitations on state powers under Article 39(b) of the Constitution.

05 November,2024 12:04 PM IST
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Oil prices stable as India broadens crude supply options, says Hardeep Puri

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reassures that oil prices in India are expected to remain steady despite global geopolitical tensions, highlighting India's diverse crude supply sources and focus on energy security.

05 November,2024 11:59 AM IST
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Rajasthan villagers, in retaliatory attack, kill tiger of Ranthambore Reserve

Tiger T-86, well known as Chirico, was found dead by the forest department officials on Sunday afternoon. Reportedly, the officials had spotted injury marks on his body which implied that it was attacked with sharp objects and stones which caused its death

05 November,2024 11:51 AM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
Offbeat News

Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with holy dip in Ganga at Patliputra Ghat

On the first day of Chhath Puja, devotees gathered at Patliputra Ghat in Patna to perform sacred rituals, take a holy dip in the Ganga, and prepare offerings for the Sun God.

05 November,2024 11:20 AM IST
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Woman dies after being hit by a car driven by alleged drunk driver in Karnataka

A 30-year-old woman died after being struck by a luxury car driven by a 20-year-old man allegedly under the influence of alcohol in Bengaluru. The driver has been arrested and charged with several offenses.

05 November,2024 11:13 AM IST
World News

Jaishankar: Attacks on Hindu temples in Canada show space for extremist forces

S. Jaishankar has voiced deep concerns regarding the recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada, highlighting the political space afforded to extremist forces. During a joint press conference in Canberra, he called attention to the severity of the incidents and reinforced India's expectation for justice from Canadian authorities.

05 November,2024 11:07 AM IST
World News

China says disengagement process at LAC going smoothly

She, however, declined to answer a specific question on the commencement of patrolling in the two areas by the Indian troops

05 November,2024 10:48 AM IST | Agencies
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Minor thrashed and hung upside down for theft suspicion in Madhya Pradesh

According to information, the incident took place in the Mohgaon area on November 1, and a video of the incident went viral on social media on Sunday, (November 3)

05 November,2024 10:13 AM IST | ANI
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Supreme Court issues notice on PIL for RPwD Act 2016 implementation

Referring to several reports, the plea said that the provisions of the RPwD Act have not been implemented properly and effectively

05 November,2024 10:09 AM IST | IANS
World News

Biden and Trump make final appeals to voters ahead of US presidential election

Expressing confidence in Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, Biden said that she will defeat her Republican rival and former President Donald Trump

05 November,2024 10:07 AM IST | ANI
PM Modi promotes BJP's 'roti, beti aur maati' in Jharkhand

PM Modi promotes BJP's 'roti, beti aur maati' in Jharkhand

He accused Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) of doing vote bank politics

05 November,2024 10:00 AM IST | Chaibasa (Jharkhand) | ANI
Nurse raped by the director of a private hospital in Kanpur

Nurse raped by the director of a private hospital in Kanpur

It is suspected that the nurse was given a soft drink laced with intoxicants before being raped. An FIR has been registered and the accused arrested

05 November,2024 09:55 AM IST | Kanpur (UP) | PTI
36 killed as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora

36 killed as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora

There were around 60 people on board the 43-seater bus when the accident took place on Monday

05 November,2024 09:32 AM IST | Dehradun | Agencies
SC pulls up Delhi over cracker ban

SC pulls up Delhi over cracker ban

“We want all the orders to be placed on record banning the sale, manufacture and bursting of firecrackers in Delhi

05 November,2024 09:26 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
India to remain Int’l Solar Alliance president till 2026

India to remain Int’l Solar Alliance president till 2026

Eight Vice Presidents of the Standing Committee, two from each of the four ISA geographical regions, were also selected by the Assembly

05 November,2024 08:15 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
PM Modi: Attack on Hindu temple deliberate, expect Canada to uphold rule of law

PM Modi: Attack on Hindu temple deliberate, expect Canada to uphold rule of law

'Such acts of violence will never weaken India's resolve. We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law,' PM Modi wrote on social media platform X. The statement came hours after MEA condemned the acts of violence perpetrated by extremists and separatists at the Hindu Sabha Temple at Brampton

04 November,2024 09:08 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Madhurima Raje Chhatrapati won't contest

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Madhurima Raje Chhatrapati won't contest

A visually upset Satej Patil expressed dismay at Madhurima Raje Chhatrapati pulling out of the race, which left the Congress without representation for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 in Kolhapur

04 November,2024 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jharkhand polls: Locals united in their support for BJP, says Shivraj

Jharkhand polls: Locals united in their support for BJP, says Shivraj

The BJP received a boost on Sunday when Mandal Murmu, who had previously supported JMM leader Hemant Soren's candidacy, joined the party, ahead of the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024. After joining BJP, Murmu pledged to address demographic changes in the Santhal Pargana region

04 November,2024 05:51 PM IST | Khijri, Ranchi, Jharkhand | mid-day online correspondent
Supreme Court eases bail condition for journalist Siddique Kappan

Supreme Court eases bail condition for journalist Siddique Kappan

The Supreme Court ruling was made by a bench of Justices PS Narasimhan and Sandeep Mehta, and it altered the condition set at Siddique Kappan's bail hearing in September 2022

04 November,2024 05:14 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
EAM Jaishankar condemns hateful attack on Hindu Temple in Canada

    EAM Jaishankar condemns hateful attack on Hindu Temple in Canada

    India’s EAM S Jaishankar on November 04 condemned the violent attack on Hindus at a temple in Canada’s Brampton. He said its deeply concerning and unacceptable. He said, “I think what happened yesterday at the Hindu Temple in Canada was obviously deeply concerning and you would have seen the statement first by our official spokesperson and also the expression of concern by our Prime Minister yesterday. So that should I think convey to you how deeply we feel about it.” “One, Canada has developed a pattern of making allegations without providing specifics. Secondly, when we look at Canada for us the fact that they are putting our diplomats under surveillance is something which is unacceptable.”

    05 November,2024 12:43 PM IST
    Clashes at Hindu temple in Canada unacceptable, PM Trudeau says

    Clashes at Hindu temple in Canada unacceptable, PM Trudeau says

    Hindu organisations call for peaceful protest as attack on Sunday draws widespread condemnation

    05 November,2024 09:51 AM IST | Ottawa | Agencies

    Israel ends agreement with UN aid agency

    Meanwhile on Sunday, Israel said its troops had carried out a ground raid into Syria to seize a Syrian it accuses of working with Iran

    05 November,2024 09:44 AM IST | Jerusalem | Agencies

    Harris Vs Trump goes down to the wire: Polls

    Their party members and support bases are united with their respective parties, and independent votes might decide who would be the next occupant of the White House

    05 November,2024 09:38 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
    Devotees drink AC water believing it’s ‘Charan Amrit’ at Banke Bihari temple

    Devotees drink AC water believing it’s ‘Charan Amrit’ at Banke Bihari temple

    In a recent viral video from Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple, devotees were seen drinking water dripping from an elephant spout, mistaking it for holy water or ‘Charan Amrit.’ The water was actually discharge from the temple’s air conditioning system, sparking debate on faith and scientific awareness.

    04 November,2024 08:47 PM IST | Vrindavan | Anisha Shrivastava

    Ganga Utsav 2024 in Haridwar: Chandi Ghat gears up to celebrate the River Ganga

    Haridwar’s Chandi Ghat prepares to host the eighth annual Ganga Utsav, celebrating the River Ganga’s cultural, spiritual, and ecological importance. This year’s festival features a unique Women’s River Rafting Campaign, cultural performances, and new conservation initiatives, including the reintroduction of Mahseer fish.

    04 November,2024 09:18 AM IST | Uttarakhand

    Portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples closed for winter in Uttarakhand

    The sacred portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in Uttarakhand were closed on Bhai Dooj, marking the end of this year’s pilgrimage season. Thousands of devotees gathered for the Vedic ceremonies as the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Yamuna were taken to their winter abodes.

    03 November,2024 06:34 PM IST | Dehradun
    Cracker of a city? Not really

    Cracker of a city? Not really

    Our sutradhaars Sir PM and Lady Flora discuss a post-mortem of how the city fared in the spate of the big drop in Air Quality Index levels

    04 November,2024 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
    04 November,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
    Swept away in a swirl
    04 November,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
    02 November,2024 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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